Tired of complicated check-in setups? NFC check-in in Rock RMS simplifies the process. Just tap your phone on a tag and your name tag prints automatically over Wi-Fi. Families can check in faster, and volunteers can focus on greeting rather than managing lines. It’s fast, fun, and surprisingly easy to set up. NFC (Near Field Communication) creates a frictionless experience. It connects your Rock Mobile App directly to your existing check-in configuration with a single tap. ImportantTo use NFC check-in, you must have a Rock Mobile app provisioned. NFC tags store a link to your check-in flow. To clean up these links and add more power, use Rock Short Links. When a person taps their phone on the tag, their device opens the Rock Mobile App or a fallback web page. The app handles the rest by selecting people, printing labels, and optionally showing on-screen celebrations. NoteTrack EngagementWhen you use Short Links with NFC tags, you can track how often tags are used and where they’re placed. Short Links can even change destinations automatically based on the day of the week or time. That means you can change your setup without having to reprogram all your NFC tags, phew. How It Works 1. Add the mobile Check-in block to a page in your app. 2. Create a Deep Link to this page. 3. Create a Short Link of this Deep Link (optional). 4. Add your link to an NFC tag. 5. Let users scan to check in using just their phone. Add The Mobile Check-in Block Create a Deep Link Once you have the link you want, add parameters to specify the location, kiosk, and more. For details on available page parameters, see the Rock Mobile Check-in documentation. Make a Short Link (Optional) Long links can be messy. You can make a complex link like https://mychurch.com/m/checkin/{ConfigurationId}/{AreaId}/{LocationId}/{KioskId} look simple: https://www.rocksolidchurchdemo.com/checkin. Combining Short Links with NFC technology offers powerful benefits. It gives you valuable analytics on how your NFC tags are used. This data helps you understand attendee engagement and see how well your tags are working. On top of that, you can schedule links to redirect to different places based on the day or time. This ensures your attendees see the right information at the right moment. Enhanced analytics features also offer detailed usage graphs. These visuals help you track trends and make data-driven decisions to improve connection within your organization. Add Your link to an NFC Tag Once created, write that link to an NFC tag using apps such as NFC tools for Android or IOS. After writing, test by tapping your phone on the tag to confirm that it opens your check-in flow. Device Support Most modern smartphones support NFC reading by default. iPhone XS and newer devices running iOS 13 or later can read tags in the background. Most Android phones with Android 4.4 (KitKat) or newer do the same. If a tap doesn’t trigger an action, ask the attendee to confirm that NFC is enabled in their phone settings. NoteDeep Links on AndroidWhile iOS opens app deep links directly, Android may display the web fallback instead. Use your Short Link to ensure both platforms work reliably. NFC Tag Recommendations For most churches, NTAG213 chips provide enough space and reliability. Choose tags with larger antennas for easier reads and faster response times. For more complex uses or longer URLs, NTAG216 tags are a good choice. You can purchase tags from vendors such as GoToTags or Tagstand, both of which support custom printing. NFC check-in gives your organization a modern tap-to-check experience. It keeps your focus where it belongs, on people, not process.